All mammals have basically the same bones in their bodies just modified in weird and wonderful ways. From whales to bats to humans. All have homologous bones inherited from our common ancestor.
Edit: of course, there are bone losses and additions along side.
So the big bone by the human hand is its upper arm (humerus), then the forearm (radius and ulna). Then the bones all become so similar its hard to tell what is wrist bones vs meta carpals (palm).
Looks like the carpals fused with the forearm and there are 2 metacarpals. A vestigial pinky finger at the bottom opposite the thumb
LeakingScience on September 26th, 2020 at 11:10 UTC »
All mammals have basically the same bones in their bodies just modified in weird and wonderful ways. From whales to bats to humans. All have homologous bones inherited from our common ancestor.
Edit: of course, there are bone losses and additions along side.
qawsedrf12 on September 26th, 2020 at 11:15 UTC »
So the big bone by the human hand is its upper arm (humerus), then the forearm (radius and ulna). Then the bones all become so similar its hard to tell what is wrist bones vs meta carpals (palm).
Looks like the carpals fused with the forearm and there are 2 metacarpals. A vestigial pinky finger at the bottom opposite the thumb
TheWrongFusebox on September 26th, 2020 at 11:29 UTC »
I think you mean humans have front fin bones in their hands.